Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb réimprimer

Introduction to the verb réimprimer

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The English translation of the French verb réimprimer is “to reprint.” It is pronounced “ray-im-pruh-may.”

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Réimprimer comes from the French word “imprimer,” which means “to print.” The prefix “re-” means “again” or “repeatedly,” so réimprimer literally means “to print again.” In everyday French, it is most often used in the context of publishing or printing, such as in newspapers, books, or magazines.

Examples:

Nous devons réimprimer les brochures pour la conférence. (We need to reprint the brochures for the conference.)
L’éditeur a décidé de réimprimer le livre après son succès initial. (The publisher decided to reprint the book after its initial success.)
La société a dû réimprimer des milliers de cartes de visite à cause de l’erreur de typographie. (The company had to reprint thousands of business cards due to a typo.)

Réimprimer – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of réimprimer

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	réimprime	Je réimprime le document.	I am reprinting the document.
Tu	réimprimes	Tu réimprimes les feuilles.	You are reprinting the sheets.
Il	réimprime	Il réimprime le livre.	He is reprinting the book.
Elle	réimprime	Elle réimprime le journal.	She is reprinting the newspaper.
On	réimprime	On réimprime les tickets.	We are reprinting the tickets.
Nous	réimprimons	Nous réimprimons les cartes.	We are reprinting the cards.
Vous	réimprimez	Vous réimprimez les contrats.	You are reprinting the contracts.
Ils	réimpriment	Ils réimpriment les affiches.	They are reprinting the posters.
Elles	réimpriment	Elles réimpriment les invitations.	They are reprinting the invitations.